How hard is Hessenberg?

Classified as Category 4, Hessenberg is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Hessenberg?

Hessenberg is 1.2km long with 90m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Hessenberg start?

Hessenberg begins in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The starting coordinates are 51.4089°N, 7.3930°E.

What is the steepest section of Hessenberg?

The steepest 100-metre section of Hessenberg hits 12.6%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.6%.

Cat 4

Hessenberg

North Rhine-Westphalia, germany

At just 1.2km, Hessenberg is short but deceptively intense — 90m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 7.6%, the road kicks to 12.6% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.